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#883122 09/16/2012 9:17 PM
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What engine do I have as Im unsure.
The number next to the distributor reads
0830940f55y Its in My 51 chevy coe

Thanks in advance

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It's a 235 from a '55 Passenger car with automatic, built at Flint.


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Sir,
Thanks Much,
Is this a babbit engine or? Is the horsepower the same as the ones thay put in the trucks?

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All 235 engines from 1954 onwards were high pressure engines (1953 Powerlides were also high pressure engines).

The Powerglide car engines were usually higher hp and had hydraulic lifters (136hp vs 123hp). All truck engines used mechanical lifters.

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Thanks Tim,I now have to get it from blowing white stink smoke. Its not water so i assume the carb has to be adjusted.

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"white stink smoke" sounds like a head gasket.


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Well, thats my next decision. Should I rebuild this non original 1955 passenger car engine or retrofit a modern 6cylinder? or V8 if it will fit. Maybe even a diesel if i can figure out how, what, where who. money, skill etc...
Thanks Tim
Chris


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